Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 200 2005 vs Princecraft PR1852MT 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 200 2005 vs Princecraft PR1852MT 2008 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Princecraft PR1852MT 2008 measures 18,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 16,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft 200 2005 at 2,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft 200 2005 tips the scales at 1 524 lbs — 1 049 lbs more than the Princecraft PR1852MT 2008 at 475 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The Princecraft PR1852MT 2008 tops out at 45 hp. Engine specs for the Princecraft 200 2005 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft 200 2005 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Princecraft PR1852MT 2008 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft 200 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft 200 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft PR1852MT 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
Model Year2005
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 0 in. (2.4 m)
Beam75 in. (1.9 m)
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters1.91
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches75
Weight - Detail1,524 lbs. (691 kg)
Weight - Detail475 lbs. (215 kg)
Weight - kg691.27
Weight - kg215.46
Weight - lbs.1524
Weight - lbs.475
Length - Meters6.2
Length - Meters5.48
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet18
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 4 in. (6.2 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 0 in. (5.48 m)
Length overall - Meters6.2
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Inches244
Length overall - Inches216
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail21 in. (0.53 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches21
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail52 in. (1.32 m)
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter23 in. (0.58 m)
Tube diameternot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard70 hp (52 kw)
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable: Optional (Permanent): 12 gal. (45 l)
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Liters45.42
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal12
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutBoard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max45 hp (33 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,000 lbs. (907 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson: 815 lbs. (370 kg) Total: 1,375 lbs. (624 kg)
Maximum people10 Persons
Maximum people6
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessHull: 0.072 in. (0.183 m)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeFlat